Kentucky Flat, California facts for kids

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Kentucky Flat was once a small community located in Nevada County, California. It started way back in 1850. This area became important because of the valuable minerals found there.

Exploring Kentucky Flat's History

How Kentucky Flat Began

In 1850, settlers from the U.S. state of Kentucky arrived and started mining in this area. They found many valuable quartz deposits. These discoveries led to very successful mining operations. Because of these profitable "diggings," Kentucky Flat quickly grew into an important settlement.

The Historic Schoolhouse

Kentucky Flat is also known for its schoolhouse. The Kentucky Flat Schoolhouse might be the "oldest continuously used one-room schoolhouse in California." This means it has been teaching students for a very long time without stopping.

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